Yamaha FC9 Dual Volume Foot Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)Returning this, disappointed to find that it needs a 9v battery or an AC adapter, not included. The battery is drained as long as there is a plug in one of the two input jacks. Silly rabbit, why couldn't it cycle off when no signal flowing for 5-10 minutes (or some similar solution)? I'd be replacing the battery constantly or having to unplug it all the time. (Rest of my setup is all on a single power strip that I can switch on/off easily.) The old Boss FV-200 on loan to me from a friend doesn't require any power source.


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While the FC9 can be used to control the volume of two separate instruments, it also features an electronic volume control circuit which makes CV control possible. Output 2 can be switched to function as a CV controller instead of an audio volume controller, and can be plugged into the volume or modulation jack of most synthesizers. For your convenience, the FC-9 also includes a MIN VOL control knob, increasing the minimum volume as you turn the knob, allowing you to narrow the volume range.

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M-Audio SP-1 US65000 Sustain Pedal for Keyboards Review

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(More customer reviews)The M-Audio SP-1 US65000 is a sturdy and solid pedal. The case is metal, not plastic, so it'll hold up well over time. The rubber pads on the top and bottom keep it from moving around, though the pads have a tendency to come loose.
The main reliability issue with the pedal is the low-cost construction inside. Instead of having the pedal actuate a switch inside, there's just a stiff bare wire that presses down against another bare wire to make contact. It works and is cheaper to manufacture than using a real switch. However, if the pedal goes unused for a few days, oxidation forms on the bare wire, which results in unreliable contact and flaky pedal response. Depressing the pedal a dozen or more times clears off the oxidation. If it doesn't, opening the pedal and cleaning the wire resolves any inconsistent/noisy pedal signals.
If you're handy with a soldering iron, replacing the pseudo-switch with a real momentary contact switch would yield a really great pedal.

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Compatible with all electronic keyboards, the SP-1 sustain pedal from M-Audio offers a simple, compact, and sturdy means of prolonging a chord or note. The pedal is particularly ideal for any application that requires a non-latching momentary switch. The SP-1 also works with tone modules and drum machines, and comes with a 5-foot cable with a 1/4-inch phone plug.
What's in the Box Sustain pedal, 5-foot cable (1/4-inch plug), user's manual.

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M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this pedal along with an Axiom 61 keyboard. The Axiom had to go back to M-Audio within a couple of weeks because certain keys were putting out full velocity at all times.
The pedal lasted a little longer, but eventually failed - during a gig. I opened it to see if a repair was possible. The pedal is generally well designed for a product at this price point, with one major weakness: The linkage between the treadle and potentiometer is made of flimsy plastic that is destined to fail under even the most optimistic conditions.
This is planned obsolescence of the worst sort. Because my pedal was (just) out of warranty, and M-Audio doesn't stock parts for it, I was told that "it would be most cost-effective for you to just buy another pedal". Ha....fat chance, lesson learned. Bought a Boss FV500L, never looked back. The Boss will probably outlive me.

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Feel the need to express yourself fully? M-Audio's EX-P expression controller pedal works with all M-Audio MIDI controllers that have an expression pedal input. A built-in polarity switch insures compatibility with most other brands of controllers and keyboards. Use the EX-P to control any assignable variable MIDI controller value including volume, modulation, panning, filter sweep and more. Durable molded construction with integral cable.
EX-P Features
Polarity switch
Hardwired 1/4-inch cable
Molded construction

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On Stage KSP100 Universal Sustain Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good foot pedal. It works on my casio and is actually a better quality and price than the casio brand foot pedal. It doesn't slide around, either.

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The On Stage KSP100 Universal Sustain Pedal is a sturdy, full size, piano-style pedal that is perfect when you need a sturdy and responsive control over sustain!This high-quality pedal features a polarity switch making it universally compatible with virtually any keyboard. The heavy-duty spring allows for better control and playing longevity. Compatible with any electronic keyboard with 1/4 inch input jack.

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Yamaha FC-5 Sustain Pedal for Portable Electronic Keyboards Review

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(More customer reviews)Growing up with an acoustic piano, I was uncomfortable with how the FC-5 Sustain Pedal felt. For me to tell when I was pressing the pedal or not, I had to take my shoes off. Unwilling to be an environmental hazard, I decided to purchase a pedal that has the feel of an acoustic piano's pedal. (Much better than buying that yellow tape to surround myself with...)
If you are looking for the feel of an acoustic piano's pedal, I would recommend the FC-4. Or if you want the same feel with a pedal that can do more than just sustain, I'd recommend the FC-3.

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This handy sustain pedal/FS controller hooks up to any synthesizer, tone module, or drum machine with a .25-inch phone jack sustain-pedal input. Specific compatible Yamaha devices include the PSR-D1, PSR-195, PSR-225, PSR-225, PSR-240, PSR-248, PSR-270, PSR-330, PSR-340, PSR-530, PSR-540. Its five-foot cable affords ample placement options.What's in the Box Sustain pedal/FS controller and an instruction manual.

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Yamaha FC4 Piano Style Foot Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)We got a Yamaha DGX-230 and the FC4 floor pedal for Christmas. My son recently started lessons, and he and my wife reported that when they tried to use the FC4, it didn't work, and they had disconnected it.
I plugged it in and tried it, and indeed, it was backwards. When it wasn't pressed, it sustained. When it was pressed, it didn't. There was no polarity or mode switch.
However, after about 20 minutes of Googling, I found an online PDF of the model 220 owner's manual that contained this snippet:
"Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack BEFORE turning on the power."
It turns out I hadn't bothered to turn off the DGX-230 before plugging it in. When I followed the instructions, everything worked fine.
I also noted this caution as well:
"Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation."
So, although the FC4 apparently doesn't have a polarity switch, the DGX-230 can switch its OWN polarity.
Other models of course may work differently.
So far I'm quite pleased with both Yamaha products and I'm impressed with the thought Yamaha has put in to them.


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For those electronic keyboards with an input jack labeled "SUSTAIN," the FC4 model is used in the same manner the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano is used. Designed to work and feel just like an acoustic piano's sustain pedal, its specially designed rubber bottom grips the floor and stays put while you play.
The FC4 can also be utilized as an FS controller for synthesizers, tone modules and drum machines.
The FC4 features a 6-foot cable and standard 1/4-inch plug. Works with any keyboard utilizing a sustain pedal with a 1/4" connector.
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